RN - Clinic, Cardiology, Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Powers Health•Portage, IN

About The Position

Under the clinical direction of a Provider, the Registered Nurse performs patient care services and diagnostic procedures in a medical office or clinic setting. The RN assists the Provider with patient visits and procedures. The position may also require front desk duties, including telephone work and patient scheduling. When applicable, the RN collects and processes specimens such as blood, urine, Pap smears, and cultures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana.
Current active CPR certification.
At least 2 years of current clinical experience.
Knowledge of scientific principles of nursing and professional nursing standards, with skill in nursing techniques and the ability to adapt techniques to individual patient needs.
Knowledge and skill necessary to provide care for all age groups and their family members.
Organizational skills, with a focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations.
Excellent attitude, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities for interacting with patients, family members, Providers, and other hospital associates.
Demonstrated ability in taking patient vital signs, administering injections and immunizations, charting and documentation, infectious waste handling, sterile technique, and routine laboratory procedures including collection.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care services and diagnostic procedures under the clinical direction of a Provider.
Assist the Provider with patient visits and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting.
Perform front desk duties when required, including telephone work and patient scheduling.
When applicable, collect and process specimens such as blood, urine, Pap smears, and cultures.
Track patient care and support improved patient flow.
Complete annual skill validation and follow safety and infection control procedures.
Take patient vital signs; administer injections and immunizations; perform charting and documentation; handle infectious waste; use sterile technique; and perform routine laboratory procedures, including specimen collection.